HP 62, 62XL Ink Cartridges
The HP 62 and 62XL cartridge series features a two-cartridge system containing one black and one tri-colour cartridge. Printers utilizing this setup can accept either standard 62 or high-yield 62XL variations depending on your usage requirements. Opting for the 62XL high-yield options provides more ink per cartridge, lowering your total print cost. Choosing compatible 62XL cartridges reduces procurement expenses further while remaining physically identical to genuine options.
Printers Compatible with HP 62 Ink Cartridges
What to expect from standard vs high-yield volumes
The official page yield calculation for the HP 62 and 62XL cartridge series follows the international ISO/IEC 24711 quality standard for inkjet printers. Under this uniform measurement, a standard black cartridge yields 200 pages, while the high-yield black outputs 600 pages. Tri-colour options yield 165 pages in standard and 415 pages in high-yield. Actual performance depends directly on the text density and image coverage of your documents.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | Standard | Black | 200 | $0.21 |
| 62 | Standard | Colour | 165 | $0.25 |
| 62XL | High Yield | Black | 600 | $0.17 |
| 62XL | High Yield | Colour | 415 | $0.26 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
What to know about compatible cartridges
Selecting compatible HP 62XL ink cartridges lowers your ongoing overheads without any physical hardware trade-offs. These premium alternatives feature the integrated printhead assembly required to maintain correct ink spray trajectories on your pages. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. To see the legal details regarding alternative consumer choices, read our full guide on genuine vs compatible cartridges.
Managing replacements and shipping
Your cartridge replacement schedule depends on whether you print monochome documents or mixed colour graphics. If you print mainly text, buying standalone high-yield black cartridges avoids wasting colour ink. If you print images, remember that the tri-colour cartridge houses three separate chambers; once a single colour runs out, the entire cartridge stops firing. Compatible options are backed by a complete money-back guarantee, allowing you to buy multi-packs with zero financial risk. View our complete parameters on our Returns policy page. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99 (conditions apply), shipped quickly from our nearest distribution warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, or Adelaide. To browse more options, visit our main HP ink cartridges category.
Pro Tip
Because the HP 62 series relies on a integrated tri-colour cartridge, running out of one specific colour shade (such as cyan) requires replacing the entire colour unit, even if yellow and magenta ink remains. To avoid premature replacement, print internal printer test patterns to ensure all internal nozzles are firing properly before discarding a partially filled cartridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a 62XL high-yield cartridge in a printer that came with a standard 62?
Yes, 62XL cartridges have identical physical dimensions and cartridge slots to standard 62 cartridges. The external plastic shell is exactly the same shape, but the internal reservoir contains a higher volume of ink.
Why does my printer show an "Ink Low" warning immediately after installing a compatible 62XL cartridge?
Some HP printers retain old chip memory logs. If this alert happens, bypass the warning prompt by clicking "OK" or "Continue". The cartridge will function normally, and your print quality will not be altered.
What happens if one colour chamber runs dry in the 62 Tri-Colour cartridge?
The printer requires all ink paths to be active to protect the firing mechanism. If you keep printing text when the yellow chamber is dry, the missing colour will distort your prints, and the internal printer firmware will eventually block further jobs until the cartridge is replaced.
